Monday, July 06, 2009

I am not a big fan of the goofy obvious maternity wear:Loud colors, obnoxious prints, and bows oh lord the bows.

I have been wearing the empire shirts and maxi dresses from normal women's wear lately. But I haven't seen a lot of clothes that I like in maternity sections or stores (not that I have looked a ton).

Can anyone recommend some good stores (on-line or in-person)? What about key pieces? What could you not live without!?! I'm just trying to figure out ways to not waste money and to not look stupid. (Ha, it is an awesome mantra!)

Don't even go for the maternity! Just go to Old Navy or Target and get a bunch of the summer dresses and flowy, loose-fitting shirts in a larger size. You will look fab! You may need to invest in some maternity capris or shorts or skirts though...just don't spend alot of money. Those maternity places will rob you blind!!

Dawn's friend went to Old Navy and got the ribbed tanks (that I wear like every day...you know the ones)... she bought a size or two up from "normal" and layered them. Old Navy also has those wonderful skirts with the big banded yoga-pants-ish waistline.

Also, Dawn says her friend used wrap sweaters that drew attention toward her shoulders, but neither hid nor accented her baby belly. She's been able to wear those post-pregnancy, too.

I know neither of us know from experience, but we do watch way too much fashion-tv.

About Me

It is me, my husband, and our baby daughter traveling around the world.
Stops so far:Atlanta-born and bred Greenville, SC-Undergrad and meeting of the husbandWashington, DC-grad school and first stop married
Ann Arbor, MI -husband's law school
Athens, GA-husband's bar exam and giving birth
Atlanta, Ga-living with the parents before the big move
Current Stop-Vienna, Austria

Your Hostess, TRS

I'm a new mom following my husband on his crazy adventures. I love the South and never wanted to leave. These are my tales about my adventures of trying to fit into the world with no Chick-fil-a.

The Hubs, Kdubs

He is a recently minted lawyer and dad (within about 10 days of each other). He is a self-acknowledged work-a-holic with stir crazy tendencies. (This is why we are nomadic, people!) He is quiet and shy with everyone but me. I can't seem to get him to shut up!

The baby, Cdubs

Born 11-28-09

Penny, The pups

She is spending the time with the grandparents while we are in Austria. I miss her funny face like crazy!